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Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.
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Banjara Hills police arrested a Mallepally resident for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number to evade traffic challans. The fraud led to fines being wrongly issued to another vehicle owner in Rajendranagar. Investigation is underway to trace the original registration.
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The Telangana High Court has directed civic and traffic authorities to intensify action against illegal parking and pavement encroachments in Hyderabad after citizens raised concerns over shrinking road space, blocked footpaths, worsening traffic congestion, and increased risks for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.05 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The contraband was concealed in bottles and food containers. Both accused were arrested under the NDPS Act
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Southwest Airlines has opened a Global Innovation Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global business and technology operations. The facility will focus on AI, analytics, engineering, and digital platforms, supporting the airline’s long-term growth and operational efficiency through its India subsidiary.
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Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.
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The Musi River Development Corporation Limited has accelerated boundary demarcation and pillar installation works along key stretches of the Musi River despite ongoing protests by civil society groups opposing land acquisition linked to the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development project in Hyderabad.
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The Telangana School Education department is planning to introduce external assessments for Class I to IX students from the 2026-27 academic year to improve learning outcomes and reduce the gap between students' actual abilities and high pass percentages in schools.
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Traffic authorities relocated a 40-year-old Peltophorum tree from Begumpet’s Shyamlal junction as part of junction improvement works. Officials said the initiative aimed to improve traffic movement and safety while preserving the city’s green cover through scientific translocation methods.
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LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies list for Hyderabad highlights leading employers across IT, finance, and FMCG sectors. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon dominate, while PepsiCo stands out as the only food and beverage company, reflecting the city’s diverse job market.
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Severe heatwave conditions have led to nearly 50% drop in footfall in Hyderabad’s Old City markets. Traders report declining sales as tourists and shoppers avoid daytime visits due to lack of facilities, heat stress, and traffic congestion, worsening financial strain.
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A woman in Hyderabad’s Alwal area was arrested for allegedly murdering her six-year-old daughter after reportedly believing the child was an obstacle to her extramarital relationship. CCTV footage allegedly exposed the crime, which was initially registered as a suspicious death case.
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A young woman in Hyderabad was allegedly raped by two men after being lured with a fake film shoot job offer. The victim was treated at Gandhi Hospital, and Jubilee Hills Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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The University of Hyderabad has extended the deadline for online applications to its PhD programmes for the July 2026 session till May 21. Candidates can apply through the university portal, while all eligibility conditions and admission guidelines remain unchanged.
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A first-year MA Economics student of University of Hyderabad died by suicide after jumping into a campus pond amid a dispute over missing hostel laptops. A note recovered from his room denied involvement in the alleged theft
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An alleged harassment incident in Alkapur Township, Hyderabad, captured on CCTV, has raised safety concerns after a teenage boy reportedly misbehaved with a woman returning home from school with her child. Police are investigating the footage and residents demand stricter surveillance.
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A Hyderabad family met with a tragic accident near Alamogordo in New Mexico, leaving Purna Gopi Avala dead and other family members seriously injured. The family is now facing mounting medical and funeral expenses.
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Government Degree College (Autonomous), Khairatabad organised “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika – Education Week” featuring literary activities, yoga sessions, SDG awareness initiatives, Library Day celebrations, and women empowerment programmes, along with the release of “Illumine Literati 2026” and multiple academic collaborations.
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad airport, featuring advanced cold-chain infrastructure, sustainability measures, and an annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes, to strengthen India’s growing air logistics and cargo network.
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India Meteorological Department has issued a five-day red alert for Telangana as temperatures in several districts are expected to cross 44°C. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts remain under orange alert, while isolated rain and thundershowers are forecast in some areas later this week.
